Martin Saenz and his wife Ruth added distressed mortgage notes to their portfolio of residential and commercial real estate investments several years ago and have been averaging a 30%+ ROI ever since. In this book Martin thoroughly explains his meticulous, systematic approach to this unique marketplace and explains how anyone can: Learn how and where to purchase distressed mortgage notes Make your money up-front: when you buy the notes Create a team of peers and vendors to support your success Turn a non-performing note into a profit machine Manage your portfolio for maximum success Partner to profit without getting your hands dirty If you have ever considered investing in distressed mortgages but were put off by the steep learning curve, this is the book for you!

Learn to harness the power of paper with this introduction the note investing business! Read the author's story of his investing journey; first as a Realtor, then a rehabber, then an investor, commercial real estate fundraiser, and finally as a note fund founder and manager. Dave Van Horn has done it all and details his wins and mistakes along the way. Learn first-hand how the concept of note investing in some way, shape, or form has helped to build the author's portfolio and investing habits, while also taking him to the next stage of the game. Walk away from the book with the realization that everyone is in the note business (whether it's through a mortgage, a credit card, car loan, etc.) and that it pays big time to get from the side of the borrower to the side of the note owner. By doing so, one can improve their real estate business, diversify or add to their investment portfolio, and even gain true financial freedom.

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Optimize your investment portfolio using the same strategies banks do! Real estate may be a popular investment, but most investors want to avoid the stress and financial risks of landlording. The strategy behind Lienlord is simple: Individual investors can purchase residential mortgage loans secured by a lien on the borrower's home. Investing as a lienlord is a low-risk way to create reliable monthly income without worrying about stock market uncertainties, meager bond yields, or the constant headaches that come with real estate ownership. Inside this book, you'll discover: How mortgage loans compare to traditional investments The simple calculation used to lock in yield Strategies for diversification How to outsource to industry experts The due diligence, bidding, and buying process How mortgage loans and an IRA can create a perfect synergy Questions to ask before investing in a mortgage loan fund How to safely get started And more! Eric Scharaga is an expert in creating passive income through investment in residential mortgage loans. After thirteen years spent dealing with the hassles and unpredictability of landlording, he realized he would never achieve his goal of financial freedom through rental real estate. In his book, Lienlord, Eric shares his story of achieving financial independence and gives an introduction to the power of investing like a bank in owner-occupied mortgage loans.

2012 update to the 2009 ed. includes "updated tax information in the chapter regarding IRAs and 401(k) accounts, and updated section about ETFs as compared to index funds, an updated section about target retirement funds, and a reworking of the chapter about asset allocation and risk tolerance."--www.obliviousinvestor.com.